With the school holidays almost upon us, please take note of this very important water safety information and share with your child, to help everyone stay safe over the summer.
Hampshire has over 230 miles of coastline, rivers and lakes, and it’s important that everyone knows the Water Safety Code and what to do if they should get into difficulties.
The Water Safety Code:
· STOP & THINK – Look for the dangers. Always read the signs and understand what they mean.
· STAY TOGETHER – Never go near water on your own. Always have an adult with you.
· FLOAT – If you fall in, float or swim on your back and stay calm. Throw something that floats to someone who has fallen in.
· CALL 999 or 112 – In an emergency call 999 or 112 (coastguard)
Here are some really useful resources you can share with families to help everyone stay safe in the water this summer:
Float to Live Toolkit: resources for download (rnli.org)
Teach your children the Water Safety Code – Hampshire SCP
The Water Safety Code | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )
Get to know your Water Safety Code with RLSS UK – YouTube
